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Australian History

Australian History. Study Session. Topic 5 Australia in the Vietnam War Era. Inquiry questions How did the Australian government respond to the threat of communism after WWII? Why did Australia become involved in the Vietnam War?

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Australian History

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  1. Australian History Study Session

  2. Topic 5 Australia in the Vietnam War Era Inquiry questions • How did the Australian government respond to the threat of communism after WWII? • Why did Australia become involved in the Vietnam War? • How did various groups respond to Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War? • What was the impact of the war on Australia and/or neighbouring countries?

  3. Australia’s response to the threat of communism in Asia after WWII including: Korean War ANZUS Treaty SEATO Alliance sequence the key events in Australia’s response to the threat of communism in Asia after WWII explain the purpose of the treaties Australia contracted during this period Students learn about:

  4. the response to the threat of communism within Australia including: referendum to ban the Communist Party the Petrov Affair outline the key developments in Australia’s response to communism within Australia Students learn about:

  5. Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War explain the reasons for Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War Students learn about:

  6. differing views of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War eg: supporters of the war conscientious objectors the moratorium movement explain the reasons why different groups within Australia supported or opposed Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War select appropriate sources that reflect different perspectives about Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War Students learn about:

  7. the impact of the war on ONE of the following: Vietnam veterans and families Indo-Chinese refugees Australian culture Australia’s relations with Asia assess the impact of the war on the chosen study Students learn about:

  8. Topic 6 Changing Rights and Freedoms Inquiry question • How have the rights and freedoms of Aboriginal peoples and other groups in Australia changed during the post-war period?

  9. changing government policies towards Aboriginal peoples over time, including: protection assimilation integration self-determination account for continuity and/or change over time in the relevant study Students learn about:

  10. Group the varying experiences of: the stolen generations examine the experiences of the chosen group/s using a range of sources Students learn about:

  11. Events/Issues the role of the following in the struggle of Aboriginal peoples for rights and freedoms: 1967 Referendum Land Rights and Native Title outline the important developments in a key event/issue relating to the chosen study explain the significance of the event/issue for the changing rights and freedoms of the chosen study Students learn about:

  12. Topic 7 People Power and Politics in the Post-war Period Inquiry questions • What role has Australia played in international affairs in the post-war period? • What have been some important political developments in post-war Australian history? • How have significant individuals and groups exercised their democratic rights in the post-war period?

  13. Section A: Australia as a Global Citizen Australia’s role in the following: United Nations, including UNESCO, and UN conventions regional agreements, including Colombo Plan, APEC outline key developments in Australia’s role within the UN in the post-war period assess an achievement of Australia in its role within the UN explain the purpose of Australia’s regional agreements Students learn about:

  14. Section B: People Power Events / Issues Individuals Freedom Rides – Charles Perkins examine the role of the significant individual in the chosen study assess the significance of the chosen study for Australia in the post-war period Students learn about:

  15. Section C: Prime Ministers and Policies one Prime Minister in the post-war period outline and explain a major policy or issue of the term of office of the chosen Prime Minister assess the contribution of the chosen Prime Minister to Australia’s post-war development Students learn about:

  16. Useful Websites • Past Papers: • http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au • Gough Whitlam • http://whitlamdismissal.com/ • Vietnam • http://www.skwirk.com.au/p-u_s-14_u-116/australia-in-the-vietnam-war-era/nsw/history • http://wps.pearsoned.com.au/olms/0,9800,1672352-,00.html • Aboriginal History • http://wps.pearsoned.com.au/olms/25/6532/1672391.cw/index.html • Global Citizen • http://www.ssdec.nsw.edu.au/history/st5/aust_postwar/people_power_pol/global_citizen.html

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